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The Adventures of Anansi: Eight Beloved Stories Retold and Symbolically Donated to the Library
October 16, 2025
| Press Release

The Adventures of Anansi: Eight Beloved Stories Retold and Symbolically Donated to the Library

The Sint Maarten Library proudly received "The Adventures of Anansi", celebrating the beloved trickster from African and Caribbean folklore. This new edition by Nilda Pinto and Toon van Ham keeps Anansi’s timeless wisdom alive for new generations across the islands.
Bookstart Campaign 2025 Brings Community Together to Celebrate Early Learners’ Love of Reading
September 19, 2025
| Story Time - Press Release - Library Update

Bookstart Campaign 2025 Brings Community Together to Celebrate Early Learners’ Love of Reading

The Sint Maarten Library’s Book Start Campaign 2025 came alive during Literacy Month with a Miniature Book Parade, hosted in collaboration with Ideal Pre-School and Green Learning Academy.
Sint Maarten Library Announces Demolition of Old Building, Paving the Way for a Modern Future
September 16, 2025
| Press Release - Library Update

Sint Maarten Library Announces Demolition of Old Building, Paving the Way for a Modern Future

Philipsburg, Sint Maarten – September 15 2025 – The Sint Maarten Library Board proudly announces the official start of the demolition of its former library building, which was severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017.
Celebrating the Power of Literacy: Library Hosts Week-Long Reading Initiative
September 9, 2025
| Press Release

Celebrating the Power of Literacy: Library Hosts Week-Long Reading Initiative

The Sint Maarten Library is celebrating World Literacy Day with a week-long reading initiative under the theme “From Peekaboo to Possibilities.”
Book Start Campaign Launches with Roaring Success! – “From Peekaboo to Possibilities”
September 8, 2025
| Press Release

Book Start Campaign Launches with Roaring Success! – “From Peekaboo to Possibilities”

The Sint Maarten Library kicked off Literacy Month with joyful story time on Sept 6! Join the fun at Family Literacy Day on Sept 13, 2025, 10AM–2PM at the Government Admin Building, Soualiga Rooms 1 & 2. Stories, games, and surprises await!
Sint Maarten Library Celebrates Shirley Richardson’s 45 Years of Dedicated Service
September 2, 2025
| Press Release - Library Update

Sint Maarten Library Celebrates Shirley Richardson’s 45 Years of Dedicated Service

The Sint Maarten Library proudly recognizes and celebrates Ms. Shirley Richardson for her 45 years of dedicated service to the institution and its community, a remarkable milestone she reached on September 1, 2025.
“Back to School 2025–2026: A New Chapter of Learning, Literacy, and Success”
August 26, 2025
| Press Release - Library Update

“Back to School 2025–2026: A New Chapter of Learning, Literacy, and Success”

As the 2025–2026 school year has begun, the Sint Maarten Library welcomes students, educators, and families with renewed enthusiasm, exciting opportunities, and a strong focus on academic growth
“Sint Maarten Library Champions Literacy and Family Well-being during World Breastfeeding Week 2025”
August 14, 2025
| Press Release - Library Update

“Sint Maarten Library Champions Literacy and Family Well-being during World Breastfeeding Week 2025”

The Sint Maarten Library proudly participated in World Breastfeeding Week 2025, partnering with the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development & Labour’s Collective Prevention Services (CPS) under the global theme: “Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.”
Irmin Hughes-Richards Retires from Sint Maarten Library after 47 Years of Dedicated Service
August 14, 2025
| Press Release - Library Update

Irmin Hughes-Richards Retires from Sint Maarten Library after 47 Years of Dedicated Service

The Sint Maarten Library proudly announces the retirement of Irmin Hughes-Richards, Manager of Information Services and Human Resources, after an exceptional 47 years of committed service to the institution and the wider community.
Sint Maarten Library Supports World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with Special Family Literacy Events
August 5, 2025
| Press Release - Library Update

Sint Maarten Library Supports World Breastfeeding Week 2025 with Special Family Literacy Events

The Sint Maarten Library is excited to take part in World Breastfeeding Week 2025, collaborating with Collective Preventive Services (CPS) under the theme:
“Prioritize Breastfeeding: Create Sustainable Support Systems.” The goal of this effort is to link families with dependable,
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